History Series / Powerhouse

* DawsonCasting: Though averted with Jessica Prentice (Pepper) and Jason Kravits (Lolo), most of the "kids" in the main cast were considerably older than the characters they played, the most blatant example being Michael Wikes (Tony), who was 27 at the time.

* KeepCirculatingTheTapes: Although reruns of the series later aired on Nickelodeon from 1984 to 1986, it hasn't been seen on TV since, nor was it ever issued on home video; fortunately, the complete series can be found on [=YouTube=].

* RetroactiveRecognition:
** Jason Kravits (Lolo) would go on to co-star in ''Series/ThePractice'' years later.
** Jessica Prentice (Pepper) later became a chef, author and activist for local eating.

* TheAlcoholic: In "Cheers", police lieutenant Al Gambrino's son Peter is revealed to be one, as well as a petty thief, and gets Pepper involved in one of his drinking binges, then tries to frame her for his theft of the Powerhouse gang's money and possessions.

** Jason Kravits, who played Lolo, would go on to co-star in ''Series/ThePractice'' years later.

Although the organization was founded by Brenda Gaines, the daughter of a late boxer, to be a refuge for local kids, the inner most circle find themselves in a myriad of adventures. With their amateur skills in science, health and fitness, the Powerhouse gang is more than a match for any criminal.

In addition, the main story is intersperse with "Uncommmercials," {{PSA}}'s that promote health, fitness and cultural diversity.

* HeWhoMustNotBeSeen: In "With a Little Help From My Friends", the local numbers gang is run by an unseen figure known only as Castor, who is so elusive that even his phone calls to the gang members are made using a filter that disguises his voice.